GRID M10-1B vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

GRID M10-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GRID M10-1B vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GRID M10-1B vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M10-1B

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID M10-1B is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.3% in PassMark G3D (1,538 vs 1,504), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID M10-1B is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID M10-1B makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID M10-1B vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GRID M10-1B

The GRID M10-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,504 points.

Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-1B scores 1,504 and the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 reaches 1,538 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-1B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses Generation 8.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-1B) vs 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-1B) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
G3D Mark Score
1,504
1,538+2%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Generation 8.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048+433%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+471%
0.8448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+7%
1100 MHz
ROPs
64+967%
6
TMUs
128+167%
48

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M10-1BIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-1B has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 carries 0 MB. GRID M10-1B gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M10-1B and System on the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-1B draws 225W versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 15W — a 175% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-1B) vs 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID M10-1BIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
TDP
225W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
6.7
102.5+1430%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M10-1B came in at $2500, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 was 100+% cheaper ($2500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.6 (GRID M10-1B) vs Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GRID M10-1B (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGRID M10-1BIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
MSRP
$2500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.6
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Broadwell GT3e
Release
August 30 2015
September 5 2014
Ranking
#525
#763

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